Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing news, rumors and injuries

Richard Childress Racing driver Austin Dillon is on the entry list for the 1-800-Carcash Midsummer Classic at Eldora Speedway Wednesday, July 23, in the NASCAR Camping World Trucks Series. He will be driving the No. 2 American Ethanol truck, while his brother Ty Dillon will be driving the No. 3 Chevrolet.

Richard Childress Racing driver Paul Menard won the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ollie's Bargain Outlet 250 at Michigan International Speedway Saturday, June 14. Menard led 18 laps, and won the only series race he's entered this season. It was the second Nationwide Series win of his career.

Fantasy Tip: Perhaps Menard can carry the momentum over into Sunday's big boy race in the Irish Hills, although he is still a risky fantasy play. In 15 career Sprint Cup Series starts in Michigan, Menard has a poor Average Finish of 20.3 with no wins, just two Top 5s and seven Top 20s with one DNF.

Richard Childress Racing driver Paul Menard will be making his 16th career start at Talladega Superspeedway Sunday, May 4, at the Aarons 499. In his 15 career outings at Talladega, he has never won, finish in the Top 5 just two times and he has an Average Finish of 21.5, which is near the bottom for active Cup regulars.

Fantasy Tip: Menard can be a fantasy sleeper some weeks at some of the tracks which require more finesse. This weekend isn't one of them. Avoid.

Richard Childress Racing announced Monday, Sept. 9, that Ryan Newman will replace Jeff Burton on the team in 2014, driving the No. 31 car next season. "Our conversations matured over time. After Loudon (July 14) when I was told what I wasn't going to be doing, the conversations intensified," Newman said.

Richard Childress Racing signed driver Paul Menard to an extension for the Sprint Cup Series past this season Friday, May 24. He is currently 11th in points. Terms of the multi-year deal were not disclosed.

Richard Childress Racing driver Jeff Burton (wrist) underwent surgery on his wrist to alleviate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Burton finished in 19th place in the Sprint Cup finale last weekend and ended the season 19th in the Cup standings. Burton will be ready to rest his car next month and won't miss any time after the surgery.

Richard Childress Racing driver Kevin Harvick won the Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway Sunday, Nov. 11, to snap a 44-race losing streak. Penske Championship Racing driver Brad Keselowski finished sixth to give him a 20-point lead in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship heading into the final race of the year. Keselowski can clinch the title by finishing 15th or better at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Richard Childress Racing driver Kevin Harvick won the Nationwide Series race at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday, Nov. 3, leading 127 of the 200 laps in the event. It was his second Nationwide victory of the season and 39th of his career.